Ch. 3 Test Review

A skills résumé is also known as a(n) ____.

• working resume

• functional resume

• interest resume

• conditional resume

The first step in planning a successful career is to ____.

• research potential careers on the Internet

• speak to a guidance counselor about potential careers

• consider your personality, learning style, values, and lifestyle

• assess your interests and abilities

When writing a cover letter, it is best to include ____ in the first paragraph.

• the full job title, the position you seek, and how you found out about it

• details that emphasize your experience and potential

• your address and telephone number so that the hiring manager can reach you immediately

• a simple statement about why the company should hire you

The combination of the unique qualities that make you who you are is known as your ____.

• interests

• skills

• personality

• ability

Talking to people who may be able to offer you job leads, or ___________________, is perhaps the best way to find out about a career that interests you.

• selling

• marketing

• networking

• advertising

Most people do best in a career suited to their primary ____________________.

• learning style

• age

• income

• wants

If you have strong work experience, the ____________________will allow you to display it to full advantage.

• fake resume

• skills resume

• chronological resume

• job application

The ____________________ describes thousands of jobs that are available throughout the United States.

• Occupational Outlook Handbook

• Personality Outlook Handbook

• Learning Style Outlook Handbook

• Value Outlook Handbook

A ____________________ emphasizes your abilities rather than your job experience.

• Chronological Resume

• Fake Resume

• Skills Resume

• Job Application

A short document that provides potential employers with information about your specific qualifications for the job

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Letter of Recommendation

• Memo